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takeover vs hostile takeover

hostile takeover vs takeover

takeover and hostile takeover both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
takeover Yes No No No
hostile takeover Yes No No No
As nouns, hostile takeover is a hyponym of takeover; that is, hostile takeover is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than takeover:
  • takeover: a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
  • hostile takeover: a takeover that is resisted by the management of the target company
Other hyponyms of takeover include friendly takeover.
takeover (noun) hostile takeover (noun)
a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation a takeover that is resisted by the management of the target company
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
Difference between takeover and hostile takeover

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